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Sunday June 29, 2014The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel

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THE event for new and expectant parents, is the premier event ofits kind in Jamaica. Now entering its fourth year, the event ÔgrowsÕthis year, as it expands itÕs reach to a wider cross section ofparents, going BEYOND the bump and the baby, to now includeother aspects of parenting from birth to pre-teens. The event,being held at the Jamaica Pegasus this Sunday, June 29th, 2014 isguaranteed to be a valuable experience for all attendees.

A Big Baby Shower is an event that provides much-neededinformation for parents. The event introduces several new andexciting elements that will appeal to expectant parents, newparents, seasoned parents and parents-by-association!Throughout the day, there will be a variety of seminars rangingfrom prenatal care to care of toddlers, and this year, all the wayup to pre-teens.

A Big BabyShower 2014

Seminars ¥ Pregnancy 101 With Dr. Thea Davis

¥ Health And Nutrition For Expectant Mothers with Smart Eggs

¥ Baby Care Clinic by JohnsonÕs Baby

¥ Thinking Ahead: Financial Family Wellness with NCB Omni Educator

¥ Parental Controls by The Broadcasting Commission

¥ Infant Nutrition with Gerber

¥ School Time: Preparing For Preschool with Fundaciones

¥ Bouncing Back to Body Beautiful with Chai Studios

¥ Momtrepreneuer: Balancing Work And Motherhood

¥ Family Values: Creating Life Time Memories with Beaches Resorts

Big BabyShowerSunday June 29, 2014

Seminars will be hosted by Parenting Experts, Rebecca Harper and Elena Diedrick-Lynch.

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After an overwhelmingresponse to the Huggies 4DUltrasound Lounge at theevent in 2013, patrons willonce again get the chance tomeet their developing babiesat A Big Baby Shower 2014.Huggies, as a 4-time repeatsponsor of the event is proudto share in the joy of thespecial bond between amother and her unborn baby.ÒWe are always excited toparticipate in a Big BabyShower,Ó said Marla Dillon,Brand Manager for Huggies inJamaica. ÒThis is a veryimportant event where weenjoy interacting directly withmoms and dads-to-be aboutthe chaotic beauty ofparenting.Ó Huggies looksforward to once againwowing guests with its 4DUltrasound Lounge wheremothers will experience the joyof seeing real-time images oftheir growing babies.

Meeting ofMomtrepreneur MindsAn exciting addition to this yearÕsevent is introduction of theÔmomtrepreneurÕ concept, whichgives a voice to mothers who are atthe helm of their own business. This30-minute seminar is a pre-cursor toa wider platform for discussion ofstriking a balance while running ahome, raising children, running abusiness and maintaining their sanity!Earlier in this month, the first b3Momtrepreneur panel gathered atthe NCB Atrium hosted by the NCBOmni Educator team for a fun andenlightening meeting of like-mindsdiscussing the challenges andrewards of being a working motheror better yet a Momtrepreneuer.

(Below) Momtrepreneuers, Namoi Garrick of GarrickCommunications and Dr AnissaHolmes from Jamaica CosmeticDental Services.

Breakfast in BedB3 Caribbean was joined by eventpartners Huggies, N.C.B OmniEducator , JohnsonÕs Baby & SmartEggs to celebrate, what was coinedÒBreakfast in BedÓ for mom atAndrews Memorial Hospital . Theformalities began promptly at 10 amand Mothers on the ward had theopportunity to engage in mini-seminars by each representativeunder the patronage of Mr. KeithShakespeare, CEO/President of thehospital. The talks were followed bytasteful and complete care packsgiven to mothers by Marla Dillon,Marketing Manager of Huggies,followed by JohnsonÕs Baby traveltotes and NCBÕs Omni Educatorvouchers. The morning wascomplete with a healthy mouthful ofSmart Eggs breakfast, catered byFromage.

BEFORE THE BIG DAY

A Big Baby Shower organizers and the NCB Omi Educator Team

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2014EVENTB3 Caribbean Magazine is pleased to welcomeBeaches Resorts for the 4th staging of the annualparenting event A Big Baby Shower 2014. As theanticipation builds for the event, patrons can lookforward to their chance to win a 4-day/3-night LuxuryIncluded¤ Jamaican ÔstaycationÕ at Beaches Resorts. Itwill be a world of wonder for parents and children alike,as the world’s most recognizable hotel brand forchildren brings excitement to Kingston’s parentinglifestyle event on Sunday June 29, 2014.

ÒThereÕll be something for children of all ages, soparents will have the freedom to absorb all theresources available at the event, and get a well-needed break to enjoy the day,Ó notes event teammember Chelsea Taylor. ÒEach sponsor and exhibitorpresents products or services that complement theparental journey, and our seminars will give deeperinsight to a variety of concerns that parents andcaregivers may have.Ó Children aged 3 - 5 years willenjoy the ’essence’ of sunny days with Sesame Street¤characters from Beaches Resorts CaribbeanAdventure with Sesame Street¤ program as a proudpartner of Sesame Workshop, the nonprofiteducational organization behind Sesame Street. They

can look forward to learning about tempo during theRock ÔnÕ Roll Dance Party with Elmo and Friends, theyÕllenjoy cookies with Cookie Monster and channel theirinner ÔIsaac NewtonÕ with Super GroverÕs SuperScience Fair. There will also be an opportunity forchildren to enjoy Surprise Tea Time with AbbyCadabby. And not to be outdone, the big kids canimmerse themselves in the fun-filled Scratch DJAcademy¤ and Xbox¤ Play Lounge.

Spark your child’s curiosity at A Big Baby Shower - apremium parenting event for expectant parents, newparents, seasoned parents and parents-by-association.Sunday June 29 from 11am - 5pm at The JamaicaPegasus. Sponsored by Huggies, NCB Omni Educator,JohnsonÕs Baby, Smart Eggs, Gerber, KIG Ford, Singer,Caribbean Airlines, Beaches Resorts and b3 CaribbeanMagazine.

PRIZESAttendees will also have the opportunity to win severalgreat prizes on our wheel of fortune, scratch and wintickets (courtesy of Huggies) and grand prizes thatinclude:

¥ A dream nursery giveaway for one lucky mother-to-be will win a dream nursery inclusive of crib and dresser and filled with incredible baby products, making her more prepared than she could have ever dreamed.

¥ The ultimate welcome baby gift, a 3-night accommodation compliments of AndrewÕs Memorial Hospital

¥ A chance to win a three night, four-day stay-cation at a luxurious Beaches Hotel Resort of your choice, at a local resort. The perfect family trip for two kids (under 15) and two adults.

¥ One lucky patron will be the winner of a flight to Florida, courtesy of Caribbean Airlines

Join us for a resource-rich day filled with seminars,exhibitors, products, services and amazing prizes - alldesigned to complement the parental journey. A BigBaby Shower is sponsored by Huggies, NCB OmniEducator, JohnsonÕs Baby, Smart Eggs, Gerber, KIGFord, Singer, Caribbean Airlines, Beaches Resorts andb3 Caribbean Magazine.

Tickets are available at all Fontana Pharmacies island-wide, Babybop Store in Tropical Mall. Tickets will alsobe sold at The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on SaturdayJune 28 from 10am to 6pm. Call (876) 588-8135 formore information.

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